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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,579.56, 1,171,069.92 and 466,635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,579.56, 1,171,069.92 and 466,635.40 is: 643,973.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,579.56 : 1,171,069.92 = 466,635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,579.56/1,171,069.92 = 466,635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,579.56x = 1,171,069.92 × 466,635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,579.56x = 546,462,680,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,462,680,547.17/848,579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,973.42

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